#GoGoGivesBack

Viktor Devonne

#GoGoGivesback is a project from White Elephant Burlesque, inspired by NYC burlesque performer Johnny Panic, to provide funds to foundations and charities that need our attention in this tumultuous political landscape.

Mr. Panic pointed out that come January 2017, many important foundations and companies that provide service and access to discriminated or disenfranchised minorities and groups of people would suddenly feel that much more alone, afraid, or unfunded.

At RockBar NYC, twice a month, White Elephant Burlesque hosts a series of burlesque beauties to dance for all they can, and you as an audience member can donate direct to the bucket, their g-string, or wherever they permit you to file it. That money, plus a donation from White Elephant Burlesque Corp, is then mailed to the charity the gogo artist has selected.

WE thanks you for coming together during this insane political climate to give love and money to companies that dedicate themselves to helping people like us and our community.

totals: $3,425 raised in 2017

• Johnny Panic on January 4th, 2017 • $141 raised for New Alternatives • New Alternatives for LGBT Homeless Youth was created in October, 2008 by a group of volunteers and professionals with experience working with homeless LGBT youth in various shelter and transitional housing settings. The mission of the organization is to increase the self-sufficiency of homeless LGBT youth to enable them to "go beyond" the shelter system. We intend to do this by providing case management, community organizing, life skills groups, community-building recreational activities, and, in the long-term, supported employment opportunities. Our guiding principles are those of harm reduction, youth development, and empowerment.

• Matt Knife on January 25th, 2017 • $146 raised for SAGE • Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) is the country's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources for LGBT older adults and their caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBT older people, and provides training for aging providers and LGBT organizations, largely through its National Resource Center on LGBT Aging. With offices in New York City, Washington, DC and Chicago, SAGE coordinates a growing network of 30 local SAGE affiliates in 20 states and the District of Columbia.

• Munroe Lilly on February 8th, 2017 • $156 raised for The Ali Forney Center • Committed to saving the lives of LGBTQ young people, in 2002 Carl Siciliano founded the Ali Forney Center (AFC) in memory of Ali. Since AFC's launch with just six beds in a church basement, the organization has grown to become the largest agency dedicated to LGBTQ homeless youths in the country—assisting nearly 1,400 youths per year through a 24-hour Drop-In Center which provides over 70,000 meals annually, medical and mental health services through an on-site clinic, and a scattered site housing program. Our mission is to provide LGBTQ young people housing and a continuum of supportive services to help them thrive and prepare them for independent living.

• GoGo Gadget on February 22nd, 2017 • $206 raised for The Ali Forney Center • Committed to saving the lives of LGBTQ young people, in 2002 Carl Siciliano founded the Ali Forney Center (AFC) in memory of Ali. Since AFC's launch with just six beds in a church basement, the organization has grown to become the largest agency dedicated to LGBTQ homeless youths in the country—assisting nearly 1,400 youths per year through a 24-hour Drop-In Center which provides over 70,000 meals annually, medical and mental health services through an on-site clinic, and a scattered site housing program. Our mission is to provide LGBTQ young people housing and a continuum of supportive services to help them thrive and prepare them for independent living.

• Viktor Devonne on March 8th, 2017 • $210 raised for The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center • New York City's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center empowers people to lead healthy, successful lives. The Center celebrates our diversity and advocates for justice and opportunity. The Center fosters a welcoming environment where everyone is celebrated for who they are. We offer the LGBT communities of NYC health and wellness programs; arts, entertainment and cultural events; recovery, wellness, parenthood and family support services.

• Bunny Buxom on March 22nd, 2017 • $150 raised for The Center for Anti-Violence Education • Providing education, physical empowerment and leadership development for under-served communities to break cycles of violence. CAENY offers martial arts and self-defense classes for women, young people, LGBTQ individuals, and transpeople in our dojo and at organizations across New York City.

• Seedy Edie on April 5th, 2017 • $150 raised for Greater New York Chapter - Manhattan - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation • The CF Foundation is the world's leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis, and nearly every CF-specific drug available today was made possible with our financial support. We are a donor-funded, 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is fully accredited by the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance program.

• Tucker Bowles on April 19th, 2017 • $225 raised for AIDS Walk New York • AIDS Walk New York is an annual fundraising walkathon that benefits Gay Men's Health Crisis and over 50 other local AIDS service organizations.

• Holey Roller on May 10th, 2017 • $101 raised for AIDS Walk New York • AIDS Walk New York is an annual fundraising walkathon that benefits Gay Men's Health Crisis and over 50 other local AIDS service organizations.

• MiscAllaneous DomTop on May 17th, 2017 • $175 raised for Planned Parenthood • Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., or Planned Parenthood, is a nonprofit organization that provides reproductive health care in the United States and globally.

• Doll Body on May 31st, 2017 • $100 raised for Planned Parenthood • Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., or Planned Parenthood, is a nonprofit organization that provides reproductive health care in the United States and globally.

• Tutu Toussaint on June 14th, 2017 • $102 raised for The Door • Each year The Door serves more than 11,000 young people from all over New York City, with a wide range of services including reproductive health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, legal assistance, GED and ESOL classes, tutoring and homework help, college preparation services, career development, job training and placement, supportive housing, sports and recreational activities, arts, and nutritious meals - all for free, completely confidentially, and under one roof.

• Oliver Swisskey on June 21st, 2017 • $160 raised for SUDC Foundation • The SUDC Foundation is dedicated to increasing the awareness of sudden unexpected deaths in childhood, and funding crucial research to better understand and prevent these tragedies. We are the only organization worldwide devoted solely to the needs of families and professionals touched by unexpected/unexplained deaths of children.